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In the throes of the War of 1812, Caroline with her mother brave a treacherous voyage across Lake Ontario to reach a British fort where her father is held captive. Unseen by the guards and barred from visiting him, Caroline must convey a covert message that could spark his escape. Facing danger and uncertainty, she races against time to decide whether her desperate communication can succeed.
The book’s illustrated "Looking Back" section provides historical insight into how the war impacted women and children.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Kathleen Ernst
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